Mueez Ajao
– Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says his return to Old Trafford is not a vacation and he hopes to prove himself again with consistent performances over the next three to four years.
– The 36-year-old Portuguese spent six seasons at United between 2003 and 2009, winning eight major trophies, then rejoined them from Juventus last month on a two-year contract.
– Having been handed the Premier League club’s famous number seven jersey once again, Ronaldo is hoping to reach the heights he did in his first spell at the club.
– “This is why I’m here,” Ronaldo said in an interview posted on United’s website on Thursday. “I’m not here for a vacation […] Before was good, winning important things and I wore the shirt before many years ago.
– “But I’m here to win again. I’m capable, me and my teammates. I’m ready to go. It’s a good chance for me, for the supporters, for the club, to get one step ahead.
– “I think I will be a huge thing in the next three or four years.”
– Ronaldo, who has scored 118 goals for United, could make his second debut for the club when they take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday.